My latest experiment in taking better pictures involved an intentional color scheme. I figured that if I’m going to go to the trouble to stage pictures I might as well take time to pick a color palette for the photos, just as I would for a painting or any other art project. For everyday snapshots, […]
Tag: photography
I Love Saturdays
Secret Place
Blue Flower
More photography practice. Have I mentioned that I would like to make money at this someday? You will all have to bear with me as I learn this art form from scratch. I learned so much in my photography class, but I also learned how much I don’t know–a […]
“35 and Still Alive” Photo Memory Tag
It’s my birthday today! I’m 35, and still alive. My Dad died at age 34, and as far back as I can remember that number has stuck in my mind as the age at which my life might end. In fact, this whole year of “34” has been one of silent anxiety […]
Baby Shoes
I have three little pairs of baby shoes in my antique china cabinet. The smallest pair that button on the side were my grandmother’s, the patent leather baby Jane’s were my mother’s, and the lace-ups were mine. Yes, three generations of darling little shoes just waiting to be photographed. By […]
“Life is Short” Photography Project
Tonight was my last photography class for the summer. The final project was to create a series of photos with a common theme using everything we’ve learned regarding light, composition, texture, line, etc. I decided to create a series on the theme “Life is Short” based on the verse in James 4:14 which tells us […]
James 4:14
Learning His Limits
This picture defines the stage we are at with our son. Notice his posture? He is on the move from dawn to dusk and every day is a full-blown effort to shape his rebellious will. And he’s so stinkin’ cute… We ‘dare to discipline’ and are in daily need of […]